Hgv Class 1 Driver

Kilnbridge Construction Services Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay & pension

Career progression opportunities

Supportive transport team

Job summary

Kilnbridge Construction Services Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver with a CPC to join our team, specialising in plant, machinery and abnormal loads. You will work within a small transport team, handling a wide range of equipment while maintaining high safety and operational standards.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will show strong customer-facing skills and the ability to work well within a small team, with some night-out work expected and advance notice given.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence is essential.
• Valid CPC qualification is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant vehicle classifications.
• Experience with plant-based or specialist transport is desirable.
• Strong customer-facing skills and ability to work in a small team.
• Flexible with duties and shift patterns; committed to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Transport plant, machinery, and occasional abnormal loads.
• Safe loading, securing and unloading of equipment.
• Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.
• Work flexibly across different HGV vehicles.
• Provide excellent customer service on client sites.
• Complete all paperwork accurately.
• Support wider team tasks.
• Night-out work with advance notice.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

CPC ticket

Customer-facing skills

Team player

Safety-conscious

Flexible attitude

Job description

Kilnbridge are seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver with a valid CPC ticket to join our team, specialising in the transport of general plant, specialist machinery, and abnormal loads. This is a varied and hands‑on role that requires flexibility, professionalism, and a strong customer approach.

As the HGV Class 1 Driver you will work closely within a small, supportive transport team, handling a wide range of equipment while maintaining high safety and operational standards.

HGV Class 1 Key Responsibilities

• HGV Transporting plant, machinery, and occasional abnormal loads
• Safe loading, securing, and unloading of equipment
• Completing daily HGV vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Working flexibly across different HGV vehicles classifications
• Providing excellent customer service on client sites
• Accurately completing all relevant paperwork
• Supporting wider team tasks as required
• Some night-out work expected (with advance notice)

HGV Class 1 Driver What We’re Looking For

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Valid CPC ticket
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within relevant vehicle classifications
• HGV Class 1 Driver should have previous plant-based or specialist transport experience (desirable)
• HGV Class 1 Driver should possess strong customer-facing skills
• HGV Class 1 Driver should have the ability to work well within a small team
• HGV Class 1 Driver should possess a flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to varied duties / shift patterns
• A suitable HGV Class 1 Driver must show commitment to safety and compliance

What We Offer

• Varied and interesting workload
• Supportive and experienced transport team
• Opportunities for career progression if performance aligns with company expectations
• All statutory benefits including holiday pay & pension

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply